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OneMoreDemocrat

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3. In theory one would think that DU would be a great place to come up with ideas...

Reply to NashvilleLefty (Original post)

Sat Dec 22, 2012, 12:02 AM

Dec 2012

Unfortunately no matter what you say on guns, your opinion (regardless of how objective you are with it), will be dismissed as NRA talking points or gun-grabbing hyperbole by one faction or the other.

There is a lot of name calling and self-righteousness around this issue, but very little actual discussion.

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Perhaps we should start our own alternative to the NRA. [View all] NashvilleLefty Dec 2012 OP

I like the idea of an organization I could support Mojorabbit Dec 2012 #1

I'd say you're a smart man! NashvilleLefty Dec 2012 #4

Woman. :) nt Mojorabbit Dec 2012 #14

From my few times at a shooting range, I didn't see a lot of "Billy Bobs" out there. Bucky Dec 2012 #2

Now you're talking! NashvilleLefty Dec 2012 #5

The perception that the NRA is composed only of "Billy-Bobs" is fostered by the media ... spin Dec 2012 #8

Then we should offer them a better choice NashvilleLefty Dec 2012 #11

I see no problem with your idea. (n/t) spin Dec 2012 #13

Or we could shoot them Bucky Dec 2012 #15

In theory one would think that DU would be a great place to come up with ideas... OneMoreDemocrat Dec 2012 #3

And that is why one must have a "thick skin" NashvilleLefty Dec 2012 #7

I see absolutely no problem with your idea of a different group to promote gun safety. ... spin Dec 2012 #6

OK, 10 rounds. NashvilleLefty Dec 2012 #9

At least you are willing to compromise. That's unusual today. (n/t) spin Dec 2012 #10

And that's what is so sad. NashvilleLefty Dec 2012 #12

I think it already exists - The Liberal Gun Club Jeff In Milwaukee Dec 2012 #16

Thats what I was thinking the NFAA kydo Dec 2012 #17